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The football world mourns the loss of the celebrity who traveled to Anapilis.
On Thursday, it was announced that the legendary British TV commentator John Motson has passed away.
The 77-year-old BBC journalist worked for 50 years, until he retired in 2018.
He covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships, 29 FA Cup finals – these were the records in the commentator's biography.
Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, and other clubs and famous people expressed condolences for the death of the "British football voice" J. Motson.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of John Motson.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 23, 2023
He called one of the most iconic goals in our history, and many more.
There will never be another like Motty 💙 pic.twitter.com/pZSBiQvLCc
RIP John Motson 💔
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) February 23, 2023
An absolute Legend of the game.
So many of us grew up listening to this man describe the action & goals on MOTD & cup finals. Sad loss.
🎙️ ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/R9nWShRTzD
15 years ago today, Robbie Keane did this! 🙌🏻 #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/CDcyzzFbr6
— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) June 5, 2017
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of John Motson.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 23, 2023
The voice of British football, Motson commentated on our 1980 FA Cup final.
Rest in peace, Motty. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fVaiGDoctB
